Manchester, NH: City - Advisory
The Public is invited to attend an Alternatives Meeting on March 4th, 2020 at 5:30 PM at the City of Manchester Department of Public Works at 475 Valley Street, Manchester, NH for discussion of the proposed action for traffic signal upgrades on Granite Street and S Willow Street. The City’s consult...
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The Manchester Health Department will be presenting a Food Safety and Sanitation Seminar for the
Food Service Worker on Monday, March 16, 2020. This training, as always, is offered free of charge.
Each seminar will cover food safety concepts and practices as well as topics on food handling practices
and procedures, microbiology, equipment purchase and maintenance, sanitation, and insect and rodent
control.
A morning seminar will run from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and an afternoon seminar will run from
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (each session covers the same material).
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Manchester, NH: City - Advisory
There will be no refuse or recycling collection on Monday, February 17, 2020, in observance of the President's Day Holiday. Residents whose collection day falls on the holiday should place their items for pickup on the following day; all other residents should put their items out on their normal col...
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The City of Manchester Planning & Community Development Department is seeking photo submissions for inclusion in the 2020 Comprehensive Master Plan update!
A comprehensive Master Plan is a policy document that details the City's long-term vision and goals and outlines the steps necessary to achieve them.
Images must be of Manchester and should include happy, active people of various ages, ethnicities, and ability levels whenever possible.
All images should be high-resolution (300 dpi or higher - 1600x1200 pixels preferred, 1280x960 pixels minimum)
Email submissions to MasterPlan@manchesternh.gov and include your name and a brief description of the photo. SUBMIT BY APRIL 6
Manchester, NH: City - Advisory
Arrangements have been made by the City of Manchester Department of Public Works to present the replacement of the Goffs Falls Bridge in the City of Manchester, NH. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at 6:00 pm at the City of Manchester Department of Public Works Muster Roo...
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Manchester, NH: City - Advisory
The Manchester Police are preparing for a rally at SNHU Arena for President Trump on Monday, February 10, 2020. In coordination with Federal, State and other local assets, there are going to be street closures throughout most of the afternoon and evening in the areas immediately surrounding the SNHU...
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Manchester, NH: City - Advisory
Arrangements have been made by the City of Manchester Department of Public Works to present and discuss the rehabilitation of the Amoskeag Eastbound and the Canal Street Ramp Bridges in the City of Manchester, NH. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2020, at 6:00 pm at the Manche...
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Manchester, NH: City - Advisory
The Manchester Police are preparing for a rally at SNHU Arena for President Trump on Monday, February 10, 2020. In coordination with Federal, State and other local assets, there are going to be street closures throughout most of the afternoon and evening in the areas immediately surrounding the SNHU...
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Manchester, NH: City - Advisory
The City of Manchester’s overnight winter on-street, odd/even parking ban is still in effect. Where parking is normally allowed on a street, the Overnight Winter Parking Ban permits vehicles to be parked only on the odd numbered side of a street on odd numbered calendar months, and only on the even ...
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Manchester, NH: City - Advisory
The Manchester Police Department would like to advise the public that the Super Bowl "Chili" 5K will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2019. There will be partial road closures on Canal St, Commercial St and Granite St. The race will begin at 10:30 AM and the course is as follows; • Exit Frat...
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We hope you are healthy and are enjoying the outdoors as much as possible in this slightly warmer than usual winter so far. Here at Parks we are looking forward to Winterfest, working on budgets and planning ahead for sunshine and summer!
Thank you for keeping up with what is happening in Parks and we’ll see you around the city.
February Newsletter
Manchester, NH: City - Advisory
The Manchester Police Department would like to advise the public that the Super Bowl "Chili" 5K will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2019. There will be partial road closures on Canal St, Commercial St and Granite St. The race will begin at 10:30 AM and the course is as follows; • Exit Frat...
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Manchester, NH: City - Advisory
Attention Ward 2 Voters: Due to the expected high turnout for the Presidential Primary Election on February 11, 2020, voting will remain at Hillside Middle School but be moved from the cafeteria into the gymnasium to accommodate additional voting equipment. Temporary parking spaces for voters that ...
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Manchester, NH: City - Advisory
Arrangements have been made by the City of Manchester Department of Public Works to present the rehabilitation of the Queen City Bridge in the City of Manchester, NH. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at 6:00 pm at the City of Manchester Department of Public Works Muster Ro...
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Concord, NH – As reports of the 2019 novel coronavirus continue, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health Services (DPHS) is monitoring for potential cases and taking precautions to limit the impact if the virus is found in New Hampshire. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local health departments are closely monitoring the outbreak. Currently, the CDC has confirmed five infections of novel coronavirus in the U.S. from four states, and is testing more than 100 additional individuals across the U.S.
Healthcare providers have been asked to alert DPHS if they identify patients with travel to Wuhan City/Hubei Province, China, who become ill with fever or respiratory symptoms within 14 days of travel so as to assist with testing and ensure isolation of the ill patients to prevent potential spread of a novel coronavirus. There are currently two individuals in New Hampshire with recent travel to Wuhan City, China, who have developed respiratory symptoms and are currently undergoing testing for novel coronavirus. These people have more mild illness, but both sought healthcare for their illnesses and are recovering. They remain isolated until test results are available. Samples have been sent to the CDC for testing. If testing confirms a case of novel coronavirus in New Hampshire, DPHS will share that information and protective recommendations with both the affected parties and the public as quickly as possible.
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Friday, January 31, 3–5 pm and 5–7 pm
SNHU Millyard Building, 186 Granite Street
Join the TOD project team for an evening of envisioning new apartments, condos, offices, shops, parks, and plazas all within a 5- to 10-minute walk of a new bus hub and rail station in the South End of Downtown Manchester. This major public meeting is your opportunity to help set the direction for the future of the area as it moves from rail-ready to all-aboard!
The program will run twice, once from 3–5 pm and again from 5–7 pm, to accommodate as many schedules as possible. Drop-ins or partial attendance welcome!
FREE MILLYARD TRANSIT!
During the event, free shuttle transportation will be provided along the length of Commercial Street in the Millyard. Millyard employees are encouraged to hop on the trolley to reach the venue.
For more information, please contact the project manager, James Vayo, at jvayo@snhpc.org or (603) 669-4664.
The Manchester Health Department is reminding the community that common colds, influenza (“the flu”) and other viruses, such as norovirus (“the stomach bug”), are actively circulating, statewide. These illnesses can be prevented if people take appropriate precautions to reduce their risk of infection.
According to Anna Thomas, MPH, Manchester’s Public Health Director, “As with every year, we expect that common colds, influenza, and norovirus are present in the community. This is particularly true during the colder months when people spend more time in closer quarters. Fortunately, there are steps that you can take to reduce your risk of getting sick from these and other infections. Please review the following information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones healthy.”
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Stay healthy. Wash your hands!
Germs are everywhere!
The flu season has hit us hard! The City Clerk's Office will be closed today due to a significant staff shortage. Vital records and dog licenses may be obtained online any time of day or night using our convenient online portal. All other business will be conducted tomorrow, December 20, 2019. You may also email us at cityclerk@manchesternh.gov or call us at 603-624-6455.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
Mayor Joyce Craig and the Manchester Transit Authority (MTA) are pleased to announce that through December 31, all stops along Route 8 will be offered free of charge.
Mayor Craig and MTA Director Mike Whitten began this offering during the holiday season last year, and are pleased to be able to offer it for a second time.
"Downtown Manchester, the businesses along South Willow Street and the Mall of New Hampshire are all great places to do holiday shopping. By making travel free on Route 8, we’re hoping to give people using public transportation to shop or go to work a stress-free experience for the holidays,” said Mayor Joyce Craig. “I’d like to thank Director Mike Whitten for working with my office to offer free travel along this route for the second year in a row.”
“MTA is thrilled to again offer free transportation on Route 8, our most popular route in the entire MTA system,” said Director Mike Whitten, MTA. “This is a great opportunity to thank our passengers who ride the buses throughout the year and to also invite new members of the community who perhaps haven’t ridden a bus recently to come and check it out for free. Thank you to Mayor Craig and the City of Manchester for partnering with us again to bring back this very popular event.”
MTA Route 8 makes six regular loop stops -- the Downtown Manchester Doubletree Hotel, Michaels/Burlington Coat Factory Plaza on South Willow Street, Walmart on Gold Street, the Mall of New Hampshire, South Willow Street and Weston Road, and Downtown Manchester. For a full list of route stops and times, visit the MTA website.
The Manchester Conservation Commission has amended two aspects of its request for proposals for a natural resources inventory. The incorrect submission date stated on the request for proposals has been corrected to Monday, December 23. Also, the address for submission of proposals has changed to 195 McGregor Street, Suite 201, due to a temporary change of offices for the Manchester Planning and Community Development Department.
Additionally, the Commission established a new web page to provide information for consultants who are drafting proposals. That web page can be found as a link on the Commission’s main page. Any questions regarding the request for proposals asked by individual consultants will be posted to the website, along with answers, to ensure that all consultants have the same information.
Thank you for subscribing to MCL Notes! Inside you will find information about the programs and events we have planned at the Manchester libraries over the winter months, as well as the latest news and updates. Read all about it here!
Happy holidays from the Manchester City Library!
The City of Manchester Health Department has just released its updated 2019-2020 Winter Resource Guide for Manchester residents. The purpose of this guide is to provide residents, community organizations, and other City of Manchester departments with contact information for agencies that are providing local winter assistance for individuals and families in need.
Please share this document with anyone who may benefit from these resources.
Saturday Basketball is returning to Beech St. School starting December 7th. It will run every Saturday from 9 AM to 4 PM until March 14th. This is an open gym program and non-competitive . The gym is open in 90 minute blocks to each of the age groups. Pick up games are encouraged, but there will always be a half of the court open for shoot around.
Age Breakdown
7-8 year olds 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
9-10 year olds 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
11-12 year olds 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
13-17 year olds 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
For more information call 624-6444 or email ebukowski@manchesternh.gov
Saturday Basketball Flyer
Today, Mayor Joyce Craig announced a partnership with Girls at Work, Inc. to install fifteen miniature libraries across the community. Built by Girls at Work, Inc. volunteering during the Granite United Way’s Day of Caring, these little libraries are scheduled to be installed in parks, near schools, and at City Hall.
Made possible through support from Girls at Work, the Manchester Parks and Recreation Division and Manchester City Library, the fifteen little libraries will be a shared resource aimed to encourage and inspire a love of reading and community engagement.
“This will be a wonderful resource to children across our city, and I’m thrilled to be involved in this project,” said Mayor Joyce Craig. “I want to thank Girls at Work, the Parks and Recreation Division and the Library for their partnership and support for this effort. By making books accessible to children and students across Manchester, we are able to continue promoting early literacy to our young learners.”
“Girls at Work was extremely excited to partner with the City of Manchester on Granite United Way Day of Caring. We had the opportunity to teach volunteers from Acadia Insurance, Parkland Medical Center, St. Mary's Bank, Sheehan Phinney Bass and Green and City Year how to build little libraries that will be displayed around the city,” said Elaine Hamel, Founder and Program Director, Girls at Work, Inc. “It's really fun to see the bonding happen with adults in an unfamiliar environment working toward a common goal of building for others. Thanks to everyone who came together to make it happen, and thanks to Granite United Way Day of Caring for bringing so many volunteers together to invest their time in our community.”
“The Manchester City Library supports literacy efforts in our community which is why we are proud to be partnering with Girls at Work, the City Parks and Recreation Division and the Mayor’s Office to support the installation of little libraries around our city,” said Denise van Zanten, Director, Manchester City Library. “Little libraries play an integral role in communities by promoting literacy and providing access to materials for all ages. We look forward to expanding our literacy efforts with our little library community partners.”
Reading is such an integral part of life so the Parks and Recreation Division is glad to be part of this tremendous group effort. Having free reading material available in parks and public places is a great way to encourage people of all ages to enjoy the outdoors and expand their minds at the same time,” said Janet Horvath, Recreation and Enterprise Manager, Parks and Recreation Division. “Thanks go to our partners, Mayor Craig and her staff, Girls At Work and the City Library. We can’t wait to see you outdoors enjoying the parks and reading!”
Over the next few days, the Manchester Parks and Recreation Division will install four little libraries at Livingston Park, Rock Rimmon Park, Sheridan Emmett Park, and Manchester City Hall. The remaining eleven libraries are scheduled to be installed in spring 2020.
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